Senior Programmer (P002238) (Readvertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_001999
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 September 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
CENTRE FOR TEXT TECHNOLOGIES
POSITION NUMBER: P002238
VACANCY: SENIOR PROGRAMMER
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Centre for Text Technologies (CTexT) at the NWU Potchefstroom campus seeks to appoint one new member of staff (Senior Programmer) to fulfil software development requirements. As well as to assist with ongoing projects relating to software development relevant to human language technology at the Centre for Text Technology.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, development, and implementation of computer software
- Design of databases, services and user interface of applications; part of the packaging and release team of systems,
- Design of the graphics and styling structure, documentation of help guides,
- Training procedures, testing procedures and readme files of systems
- Optimization of systems
- Ensure best possible solutions for unforeseen issues relating to the system/software
- Technical assistance.
Maintenance of existing software
- Integration of data into existing systems
- Active forum member for requests and bug-fixing; technical assistance
- Evaluation of systems/software and bug-fixing; updating of relevant documentation.
Resource and product development
- General development of systems
- Applications, core technologies and text resources, including research
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (NQF level 4)
- A bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma or relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related field (NQF level 7).
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in computer engineering or computer science or system/software development
- A minimum of 3 years’ programming experience in Java, and at least one of the following languages, PERL, Python, R, PHP, C, C , or C#.
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS)
- Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems.
- Maintenance of existing computer systems.
- Implementation of resource development.
- Experience in the use of different operating systems, among which Windows and Linux.
- Advanced computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of general programming concepts and databases
- Ability to master new software with ease
- Scientific writing style
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently.
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- Must be able to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks in line with CTexT's goals.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Jason Neumann on 018 299 1022
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304
CLOSING DATE: 13 Sept 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
